NFL, Tee Higgins and franchise tags

NFL’s controversial franchise tags: from John Elway to Tee Higgins
Inside: Your primer on the NFL’s franchise tag: how it works these days, why one star is likely to receive it and its controversial history. Plus, meet the league’s youngest staff members. This article is from Scoop City,
2025 NFL Franchise Tag Candidates
We are now in Year 33 of the franchise tag, a retention tool that came about during the same offseason in which full-fledged free agency spawned. With clubs having until 3pm CT on March 4 to apply tags, here is who may be cuffed: Tee Higgins, WR ( Bengals) Tag cost: $26.18MM
Tee Higgins, 4 other NFL players who excelled during their franchise-tag season
The NFL's franchise-tag window is open, so let's look back at who recent players who have proven their worth on the tag.
How does the NFL franchise tag work? Five leading candidates to get tagged this offseason
The tag was first introduced by owners in 1993 as a compromise in the NFL's fourth-ever CBA as the NFLPA sought to create free agency.
Philadelphia Eagles history with the NFL franchise tag
With 18 pending free agents and several key players looking for big money, we’re taking a look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ history with the NFL franchise tag
What is the NFL franchise tag worth? Breaking down value by position
The value of a franchise tag is almost entirely dependent on the position of the player receiving the tag. While a franchise tag can be worth 120% of a player's previous salary, it is more often worth some kind of average of the salaries of the top-paid players at their position.
NFL free agency: Looking at the Ravens history with the franchise tag
With 18 pending free agents and several key players looking for big money, we’re taking a look at the Baltimore Ravens’ history with the NFL franchise tag
2025 franchise, transition tag window opens for NFL teams
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2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Tee Higgins leads list of candidates (again)
NFL teams have until March 4 to use their franchise tag. Here's the latest on who has been tagged and who could be next.
2025 NFL franchise tag top candidates, position values, deadline
For many NFL fans, the offseason is the most fun time of the year. Players switch teams left and right, usually due to free agents signing with new teams. This year, there are plenty of talented athletes set to hit the open market,
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NFL franchise tag explainer: What it is, how much it's worth, when teams can use it
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How much would it cost the Saints to use the 2025 franchise tag?
How much would it cost the Saints to use the 2025 franchise tag? They’re probably better off avoiding it in this free agency ...
Broncos unlikely to use franchise tag in 2025
The NFL’s window to use a franchise tag this season opened on Tuesday and it will close on March 4. The Denver Broncos do not ...
NFL Rumors: Jevon Holland Unlikely to Get Dolphins Franchise Tag, Expected to Hit FA
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Which Saints free agent could they use the franchise tag on in 2025?
Teams can use the franchise tag beginning Feb. 18, but the Saints shouldn’t and likely won’t be one of those teams ...
REPORT: How the Chiefs Plan to Use the Franchise Tag
The Kansas City Chiefs have multiple critical decisions to make this offseason, including what player they should use the ...
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Kansas City Chiefs Not Expected To Franchise Tag Former Volunteer, Trey Smith
After spending the last four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, former Tennessee Volunteer offensive guard, Trey Smith is ...